10573 In-Person Events

Columbus Day/ Indigenous Peoples Day, a federal holiday, will be observed Mon., Oct. 10. Columbus Day is a national holiday that celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas Oct. 12, 1492. Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. On Oct. 8, 2021, President Biden became the first U.S. President to formally recognize the holiday by signing a presidential proclamation. Port Chester and Blind Brook schools will be closed as will government offices in the Town of Rye and the villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook; the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, most banks and the post office—no mail delivery. In Port Chester, there will be no change in the sanitation schedule this week. In Rye Brook, there will be no collections Mon. Mon. pickups move to Tues., Tues. pickups move to Wed.; Thurs. & Fri. collections are unchanged. No green waste pickups this week.

Honoring and Celebrating Indigenous Culture event on Sat., Oct. 8 from 2-3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 761 King St., Rye Brook. Educational presentation on the Lenape People, traditional Friendship Dance demonstration, exhibits to highlight indigenous history. Refreshments. Presented by Joan Grangenois-Thomas and Kikki Short. All are welcome.

Port Chester Columbus Day Parade will take place on Sun., Oct. 9 along Westchester Avenue starting at Hawthorne Avenue in Rye Brook and ending in the New Broad Street parking lot. Parade begins at 2 p.m. An after parade celebration will take place immediately following the parade for participating groups at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 327 Westchester Ave., lower hall Exchange Place entrance. Rain date: Sun., Oct. 16.

Rye Brook Recreation will present a Pumpkin Patch, Sat., Oct. 15 at Pine Ridge Park, Latonia Road, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Pumpkins available are $6-$10. Hot apple cider and donuts will be available for sale.

The Meals on Main Street Community Run, dubbed Miles for MOMS, will take place Sun., Oct. 16 at 8 a.m. beginning and ending at The Colony Grill, 35 Abendroth Ave., Port Chester. In addition to a 1.5-mile Fun Run, there will be a 5K race. Race festivities will include food, drinks and music at Colony Grill. The event will raise money for the organization’s community-wide food distribution the week of Thanksgiving in Port Chester. Register at mealsonmainstreet.org

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will hold their Annual Benefit & Auction, Hand-in-Hand, Sat., Oct. 15, 4-6 p.m. This is a tented outdoor event which will be held at CAC. Mingle, enjoy good food and celebrate. Supporter tickets start at $185 which includes admission for one to the live outdoor event and online auction and a raffle ticket to win Julia Galloway’s Blue Spotted Salamander Urn and more. Proceeds from the auction and benefit support vital operations as well as programs, including year-round scholarships, residencies for emerging artists and community programs that allow CAC to promote the practice and appreciation for ceramic arts in our region. The virtual auction will include ceramic items generously donated by CAC artists and other nationally recognized ceramic artists. Online bidding opens Fri., Oct. 7 and closes Sun., Oct. 16. Interested bidders and Hand in Hand attendees will be able to view items in person before bidding online. General admission tickets start at $95 and can be purchased online at www.clayartcenter.org.

Friends of Crawford Park will hold a Fall Planting Day Sun., Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants will be planting about 30 new native shrubs and grasses in the George Hogben Memorial Garden in the park at 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. The garden is located where the newly renovated path splits. RSVP by email to [email protected] to receive more details and directions to the garden.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester offers the following weekly programs: Maker Night, Fridays, 7-9 p.m. for ages 17+. $65 includes all materials; Family Wheel Night, Saturdays, 6-8 p.m. for ages 10+. Parent or guardian must register for the class. $50 and Saturday Clay for ages 6+. $35. Parent or guardian must register for the class. www.clayartcenter.org.

Cerebral Palsy of Westchester will host its second annual Moonlight Soiree at Crawford Park Mansion, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook, Fri., Oct. 7, 6-9 p.m. Event will feature culinary delights, wine tastings and live music under the stars to support an amazing cause. For additional information and tickets go to https://cpwestchester.org/soiree/

The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp: Live in Concert, Fri. & Sat., Oct. 7 & 8. Tickets start at $156.22; Phil Lesh & Friends, Fri.-Sun., Oct. 14-16 ft. John Scofield, Eric Krasno, Karl Denson, Grahame Lesh, Ivan Nevile (10/14+16), Steve Molitz (10/15), Alex Koford. $59.50-$199.50. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children under 8 years of age are not permitted. Proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test is not required for these events. www.thecapitoltheatre.com.

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Finders Keepers, Wed., Oct. 12. $15 in advance; $20 day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test is not required for this event. www.thecapitoltheatre.com

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is holding a StoryWalk, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. thru Mon. Oct. 31. Enjoy walking and reading “We’re Going on a Pumpkin Hunt” by Goldie Hawk. StoryWalk is a great way for parents/caregivers to take children on a short stroll and introduce them to a new book at the same time. You can also go to the library’s website: www.portchester-ryebrooklibrary.org to see and listen to children’s librarian Ms. Tee read the story. For more information, please contact the library at (914) 939-6710 and press 3. 914/939-6710, press 3 or email [email protected]

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering several programs this fall including Music Fun for babies, toddler & pre-schoolers with musician Kurt Gallagher Wed., Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. If the weather is good, bring a blanket or towel to sit on outdoors; if the weather is inclement, program will be held in the Children’s Room. Pumpkin Painting for ages 5 & up, Thurs., Oct. 13 at 3:30 p.m. Children will be given a pumpkin and supplies to paint. Limited registration. Sign up by phone at 914/939-6710 and press 3.

Life Chain will take place at Gateway Plaza, (formerly Kohl’s Plaza), Boston Post Rd., Port Chester, Sun., Oct. 16, 2-3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Respect Life Ministry, Church of St. John Bosco, Port Chester. Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful, legal and non-confrontational presence for unborn babies and their mothers.                                               For information, call 914/881-1400.

The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester has announced that advance sale tickets for upcoming shows including Bret McKenzie (Thurs., Oct. 20), Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy (Wed., Dec. 28), can be ordered online now. For information on these and all upcoming shows and to purchase tickets, go to www.thecapitoltheatre.com

Bulk pickup dates for trash and green waste in Port Chester are Wed., Oct. 12 & 26.

All shows at The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester during the height of the pandemic have been canceled or postponed. Following is the current information from The Capitol: Rescheduled:  Steve Vai, Thurs., Oct. 27 (originally Feb. 26, 2022). Yet to be rescheduled: Rival Sons, Ripe. Canceled shows: Bella Fleck & The Fleckstones; Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Lake Street Drive, Bombay Bicycle Club, Michael Franti, Sunrise Day Camp Benefit, Billy Strings, Saving Grace, The Fab Faux and Devon Allman Band & Samantha Fish Band (previously June 17, 2022). Refund at point of purchase. Original tickets will be honored on the new date and tickets for all performances can be purchased at www.ticketfly.com.

Health Insurance Navigation Help, offered by the Westchester County Department of Health, takes place at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment only. Free. Questions and requests will be kept confidential. To make an appointment, call 914/995-6350 or email [email protected].

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester will host English Classes with Westchester Community College. Morning classes—Level 0-2, will meet Mon.-Wed. & Thurs., Oct. 31-Dec. 13. 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Placement exam will be Wed., Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. $22 by credit card at time of registration; Books for all classes are approximately $48. Register at 914/606-6607 or [email protected]

Yoga in the Park with Jamie Maldonado at Crawford Park Mansion, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook takes place every Sun., 9:30-10:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Jamie is a native of Rye Brook and a Port Chester High School graduate. Please bring a yoga mat and towel. Fee: $20 suggested amount by cash or check at Venmo@JMalYoga. For information and registration, email [email protected]

Bingo that usually takes place Tuesdays at Corpus Christi Holy Rosary School Cafeteria has been cancelled until further notice.

Exhibits

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, will present “Winged Women” sculptures by CAC artist Susan Wortman, a Breast Cancer Awareness Month special event, with items available for purchase in the gallery and online thru Oct. 31. After a breast cancer diagnosis, Susan began this series of hand-built porcelain sculptures to heal from her cancer experience and adjust to a mastectomy with reconstruction. Representing health, strength and hope, the 50 sculptures of Susan’s Winged Women series reflect the diversity and beauty of our imperfect bodies. Fifty percent of the sale of each work will be donated to Cancer Support Team, a Westchester based non-profit that provides services to cancer patients and their families. Gallery hours: Mon. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.clayartcenter.org; 914/937-2047.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will present The Family Portrait in the gallery and online thru Oct. 15. The exhibition explores the family unit in contemporary culture and society. The exhibition presents work from artists drawn from across the US and includes emerging and established ceramic artists and Susan Wortman: Winged Woman, thru Mon., Oct. 31. She will present 50 pieces of her winged women series of small sculptures. A portion of the proceeds of the sale of each work of art will be donated to the Cancer Support Team. Gallery hours: Mon. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.clayartcenter.org; 914/937-2047